At TRG Communities we are always
looking to create neighborhoods that are not just imaginative but are lifestyle-oriented,
retain value, and leave a sustainable impact. At TRG Communities we are
committed to using Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND), which is a set of
planning principles that are reminiscent of early 20th century
villages where children are safe to explore and adults are a short stroll from
dynamic public spaces. Contrasted from the conventional
neighborhood design that is oriented for the automobile with separate land-uses
and low-density. Conventional neighborhood design creates a cookie-cutter,
blasé community fabric rather than an inspiring and imaginative environment
often seen in a Traditional Neighborhood Design.

Traditional Neighborhood Design

Some of the
core practices of Traditional Neighborhood Design that TRG integrates into each
of our communities include, a dedication to curb appeal, mixed-use design, and
creation of active public spaces. Reminiscent in our O’Neal Village community
is a central park designed for the afternoon family picnic, planned community
events, or just playing fetch with Fido. Traditional Neighborhood Design communities create this atmosphere by focusing on the pedestrian as well as the
driver. Therefore communities are designed with well-connected streets that are
kept at reasonable widths for availability of sidewalks and garages are kept
discrete to allow for expansive front porches.

Conventional Neighborhood Design Streetscape

Traditional Neighborhood Design Streetscape

A
traditional neighborhood design holds distinct advantages when contrasted to a conventional
neighborhood design. Each Traditional Neighborhood Design communities retain a
stronger economic value. Economic value has shown to be strong and stable in
some of our traditional historic communities such as, Denver’s Washington Park,
Greenville’s Earle Street, and Atlanta’s Piedmont Park. A study of home sales
found that buyers are willing to pay an average of $20,000 more for homes in
communities with Traditional Neighborhood Design principles compared to more
conventional neighborhood design.

Conventional neighborhood design with garage as focal point

Traditional Neighborhood Design Curb Appeal

Discrete Verdmont Garages behind Homes.

In each TRG
Community there is a dedication to creating a neighborhood lifestyle that is
consistent with traditional neighborhood design. This can be seen in our compact
front yards that blend into sprawling central lawns for community kids to play
together. Traditional Neighborhood
Design is reminiscent in our low-maintenance home so residents can spend the
weekends relaxing. Every community is created with amenities, such as pocket
parks, community pools, and great lawns for the active young couple, bustling family,
or newly empty nester. Every feature is intentionally designed to not only be
practical, but also imaginative to foster a rich and deep sense of place for every resident.

Mixed-Use Design at O'Neal Village

Lastly,
traditional neighborhood design focuses on creating a sustainable impact,
utilizing denser land practices to conserve natural environment for future
generations to enjoy. In addition, these communities have efficient and narrow
streets to not only cut back traffic speeds for safety, but to have a smaller
developmental impact. Traditional neighborhood design communities also promote
a lighter carbon footprint, oftentimes promoting walking over driving through
mixed-use design and creating a pedestrian-friendly environment.

Whether an
urban Pendleton West or a master-planned O’Neal Village community, TRG focuses
on utilizing traditional neighborhood design that creates value, cultivates a neighborhood
lifestyle, and ensures a sustainable impact.